MINUTES OF THE Ordinary Council Meeting HELD AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS MOLONG ON Tuesday 27 June, 2017 COMMENCING AT 2.00pm

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

ITEMS FOR DETERMINATION.. 1

ITEM - 1     APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE.. 1

ITEM - 2     DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST.. 1

ITEM - 3     DECLARATIONS FOR POLITICAL DONATIONS.. 2

ITEM - 4     MAYORAL MINUTE - APPOINTMENTS.. 2

ITEM - 5     COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.. 4

ITEM - 6     GROUPING OF REPORT ADOPTION.. 4

ITEM - 7     CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES.. 4

ITEM - 8     ADOPTION OF INTEGRATED PLANNING AND REPORTING DOCUMENTATION   5

ITEM - 9     GOVERNMENT INFORMATION PUBLIC ACCESS ACT 2009 (GIPA) - AGENCY INFORMATION GUIDE AND PROACTIVE RELEASE PROGRAM - ANNUAL REVIEW... 5

ITEM - 10  COUNCIL'S POLICY REGISTER - ADOPTION OF "RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURE POLICY". 5

ITEM - 11  MAKING OF RATES AND CHARGES FOR 2017/2018. 6

ITEM - 12  APPLICATION FOR ACQUISITION OF EASEMENTS ON CROWN LANDS FOR THE MOLONG TO CUMNOCK AND YEOVAL PIPELINE.. 6

ITEM - 14  REQUEST FOR DONATION - GUMBLE HALL.. 7

ITEM - 17  EVENTS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 2016/2017. 7

ITEM - 18  CUDAL HALL RESTORATION.. 8

ITEM - 19  SELECTIVE TENDERERS FOR RESTART REGIONAL WATER SECURITY PIPELINE PROJECT.. 8

ITEM - 20  REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FEES - 2017/126 - TEMPORARY EVENTS (MARKETS) UPON LAND KNOWN AS BYRNE PARK LOTS 7 8 & 9 SECTION 5 DP 758396 AND APEX PARK LOT 1 DP 314764 & LOT 15 DP 1044001. 8

ITEM - 21  RE-IMBURSEMENT OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FEES FOR DA 2016/180 FOR A WINDMILL ON LOT 283 DP 1192242, 15 PYE STREET, EUGOWRA.. 9

ITEM - 22  QUESTIONS FOR NEXT MEETING.. 9

ITEM - 23  BUSINESS PAPER ITEMS FOR NOTING.. 10

ITEM - 24  MATTERS OF URGENCY.. 10

ITEM - 25  COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SECTION OF THE MEETING.. 10

ITEM - 13  COUNCIL'S POLICY REGISTER - AMENDMENT OF "STREET STALL AND RAFFLE TICKET POLICY". 10

ITEM - 15  REQUESTS FOR DONATIONS.. 11

ITEM - 16  FOLLOW UP TO YOUTH ADDRESS TO COUNCIL MEETING.. 12

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS.. 12

ITEM - 1     CARRYING OF COUNCIL RESOLUTION INTO CLOSED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING.. 12

ITEM - 2     ENDORSEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS OF CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS CONSIDERED AT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING.. 13

ITEM - 3     DEBT RECOVERY REPORT OF OUTSTANDING DEBTS.. 13

ITEM - 4     GENERAL MANAGER'S APPOINTMENT.. 13

ITEM - 5     GENERAL MANAGER'S PERFORMANCE REVIEW... 14

ITEM - 6     POLICY ON LIMITS OF SERVICE AND COMMUNICATION.. 14

ITEM - 7     MOLONG LIBRARY.. 14

ITEM - 8     CONTRACT 799296 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF EURIMBLA BRIDGE AND THE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING OLD BRIDGE STRUCTURES CUMNOCK.. 15

ITEM - 9     PLANT REPLACEMENT ONE BACKHOE.. 15

ITEM - 10  NETWASTE TENDER FOR THE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING OF SCRAP METAL.. 15

REPORT & RESOLUTIONS OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.. 15

 


 

 

PRESENT         Clr I Gosper (in the Chair), Clrs G Dean, M Nash, S Wilcox, G Treavors, K Walker and I Davison.


Also present were the General Manager, Acting Director of Finance & Corporate Services, Acting Director of Engineering & Technical Services, Director of Environmental Services, Acting Economic Development Manager and Administration Officer.

 

 

ITEMS FOR DETERMINATION

The Mayor opened the meeting at 2:00pm noting the temporary absence of Clr Davison who entered the chamber at 2:01pm.

 

The Mayor advised that he had been notified that the Youth of the Month award winner was unable to be present at the meeting to receive her reward.


The Mayor advised that Mr Bradley Bliss from the Wellington Valley Wiradjuri Aboriginal Corporation would address Council after the first three procedural items of the meeting.

 

 

ITEM - 1    APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE

 

Proceedings in Brief

An apology was tendered on behalf of Clr Durkin for his absence from the meeting. 

 

MOTION (Wilcox/Davison)

 

THAT the apology tendered on behalf of Clr Durkin be accepted and the necessary leave of absence be granted.

 

17/06/01

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 2    DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

 

Proceedings in Brief

Mayor Gosper declared an interest (identified as a pecuniary interest) in item 14 due to his daughter and son in law being members of the Gumble Hall Board of Management.

Mayor Gosper also declared an interest (identified as a pecuniary interest) in item 17 due to being a current full member of the Molong Bowling Club.

 

MOTION (Wilcox/Davison)

 

THAT the Declarations of Interest be noted.

 

17/06/08

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 3    DECLARATIONS FOR POLITICAL DONATIONS

 

Proceedings in Brief

There were nil declarations of political donations.

 

MOTION (Nash/Wilcox)

 

THAT it be noted, there were nil declarations of political donations.

 

17/06/09

Carried

 

It was noted the time being 2:03pm Council was addressed by Mr Bradley Bliss from the Wellington Valley Wiradjuri Aboriginal Corporation until 2:47pm

 

 

ITEM - 4    MAYORAL MINUTE - APPOINTMENTS

 

Proceedings in Brief

The Mayor congratulated the General Manager on his new appointment.

The Mayor

·     23/5/17 Attended the Molong office to review the business paper

·     23/5/17 Attended the June Council meeting

·     24/5/17 and 25/5/17 Attended the Centroc Board meeting at State Parliament House in Sydney along with the Deputy Mayor and the Acting General Manager

·     27/5/17 Attended meetings in Molong

·     29/5/17 Attended a meeting on the Disability Inclusion Action Plan followed by an invitational gopher ride around the streets of Molong along with the Acting General Manager, the Acting Director of Engineering and Technical Services and the Acting Director of Finance and Corporate Services

·     30/5/17 Attended various meetings in Molong regarding a possible retirement village

·     30/5/17 Attended a meeting with representatives from Hockey NSW, representatives from Molong Hockey and senior council staff at the new multipurpose sporting facility in Molong

·     2/6/17 Attended the Molong office for a meeting with the Acting General Manager

·     6/6/17 Attended the Extraordinary meeting regarding General Manager interviews

·     8/6/17 Attended the Canobolas Local Area Command Community Safety Precinct Committee meeting in Orange with representatives from Orange City Council and Cowra Council

·     8/6/17 Attended a meeting in the Council Chambers with State Member of Parliament for Orange Philip Donato

·     8/6/17 Attended the Canobolas Zone Rural Fire Service Annual Volunteers Conference in Orange and gave the official welcome on behalf of the four Councils present

·     9/6/17 Attended the Molong Council office for a meeting with the Molong RSL Sub Branch regarding the Cenotaph at the Village Green

·     9/6/17 Attended the announcement of the Molong Truck Wash by the Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight, Melinda Pavey and the Federal Member of Parliament for Calare Andrew Gee along with the Acting General Manager

·     13/6/17 Attended the Extraordinary Council meeting

·     13/6/17 Attended a meeting with TDO Ltd members Justin Byrne and Peter Robson along with the Deputy Mayor and the Acting General Manager

·     14/6/17 Attended the Molong Multipurpose Sports Management Committee pre meeting at the Council Chambers along with the General Manager

·     16/6/17 Attended a meeting with the General Manager

·     16/6/17 Attended a meeting with the General Manager with the Windera Residents Group

·     20/6/17 Attended a meeting with Molong RSL representatives regarding the Cenotaph at the Village Green along with the General Manager and the Director for Environmental Services

·     21/6/17 Attended the Molong Advancement Group meeting regarding a report on costings for their heated pool project along with the General Manager

·     22/6/17 Attended the 100th birthday celebrations for Don Wilkins at the Canowindra Bowling Club and read congratulatory messages from the Queen and the Prime Minister

·     23/6/17 Attended the Mayor’s office for meetings

·     24/6/17 Attended the Molong Historical Society’s presentation on the Cobb and Co coach era in the local area and beyond that was presented by council’s Director of Environmental Services Heather Nicholls

·     26/6/17 Attended the Canobolas Zone Rural Fire Service Mayors and General Managers meeting at the Orange City Council Chambers

Clr Nash

  • Attended the Cudal Community Pre School and read to the children present.  Clr Nash received a letter of appreciation for attending

Clr Wilcox

  • Attended the Arts Out West Annual General Meeting in Parkes which showcased the Parkes Shire Library, and noted that after viewing the centre that there may be future opportunities for the Cabonne libraries

Clr Davison

  • Attended a meeting for the Borenore Progress Association and noted that there were 25 people in attendance.  At the meeting plans for the February ball were discussed as well as plans to renovate the CWA Hall

 

MOTION (Gosper)

 

THAT the information contained in the Mayoral Minute be noted.

 

17/06/10

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 5    COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

Proceedings in Brief

Clr Nash called items 13 and 15 and Clr Treavors called item 16 for debate in Committee of the Whole.

 

MOTION (Nash/Walker)

 

THAT the called items be debated in Committee of the Whole.

 

17/06/11

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 6    GROUPING OF REPORT ADOPTION

 

Proceedings in Brief

It was noted that nil items were called for further consideration.

 

MOTION (Walker/Davison)

 

THAT:

1.    Councillors call any items they wish to further consider

2.    Items 7 to 12 be moved and seconded.

 

17/06/12

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 7    CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES

 

MOTION (Walker/Davison)

 

THAT the minutes of the Ordinary meeting held 23 May 2017 and  Extraordinary Council meetings held on 6 June 2017 and 13 June 2017 be adopted.

 

17/06/13

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 8    ADOPTION OF INTEGRATED PLANNING AND REPORTING DOCUMENTATION

 

MOTION (Walker/Davison)

 

THAT Council adopt:

 

1)   The Draft Operational Plan 2017/18, including:

 

a)   Part 1 – The Activities; and

 

b)   Part 2 – Financials (including Fees and Charges); and

 

2)   The Draft Resource Plans, including:

 

a)   Workforce Management Plans; and

 

b)   Asset Management Plans:

 

i)        Asset Management Plan;

ii)       Asset Management Policy;

iii)      Asset Management Strategy;

iv)      Water Supply Asset Management;

v)       Building Asset Management Plan;

vi)      Recreation Asset Management Plan;

vii)     Transport Asset Management Plan;

viii)    Sewer Asset Management Plan; and

ix)      Long Term Financial Plan,

 

as amended at the extra-ordinary meeting held Tuesday 13 June, 2017.

 

17/06/14

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 9    GOVERNMENT INFORMATION PUBLIC ACCESS ACT 2009 (GIPA) - AGENCY INFORMATION GUIDE AND PROACTIVE RELEASE PROGRAM - ANNUAL REVIEW

 

MOTION (Walker/Davison)

 

THAT Council adopt the annexed draft Agency Information Guide and Proactive Release Program, for the ensuing 12 months and make same available through Council’s website.

 

17/06/15

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 10 COUNCIL'S POLICY REGISTER - ADOPTION OF "RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURE POLICY"

 

MOTION (Walker/Davison)

 

THAT the draft amended “Related Party Disclosure” policy be adopted.

 

17/06/16

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 11 MAKING OF RATES AND CHARGES FOR 2017/2018

 

MOTION (Walker/Davison)

 

THAT Council:

 

1.  Adopt the Pricing Policy and Fees and Charges for 2017/2018;

2.  Make and levy the rates for the 2017/2018, as shown on the rating schedule attached;

3.  Approve the definitions relating the various “Rating Categories” in the annexure attached; and

4.  In accordance with Section 566(3) of the Local Government Act 1993, adopt the maximum rate of interest to apply to outstanding rates and charges for the 2017/2018 rating year, that rate is 7.5%.

 

17/06/17

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 12 APPLICATION FOR ACQUISITION OF EASEMENTS ON CROWN LANDS FOR THE MOLONG TO CUMNOCK AND YEOVAL PIPELINE

 

MOTION (Walker/Davison)

THAT Council approve:

1.  The acquisition of easements (6m easement width) on Crown Lands Lot 7300 DP 1144896 (17 Hendersons Road, Yeoval) and adjacent to Lot 7300 DP 1144896 (17 Hendersons Road, Yeoval) & Lot 12 DP 1211127 (3652 Banjo Paterson Way, Yeoval) for the Molong to Cumnock and Yeoval Pipeline Project with Cabonne Council as beneficiary of the easements; and

2.  The payment of administration fee of $487.70 (FY 2016-17 fee) to Department of Industries - Lands in making the application for Compulsory Acquisition: Consent to Acquire Crown Land.

3.  The affixing of Council’s common seal to the easement documentation.

 

17/06/18

Carried

 

It was noted that item 13 was called to be considered in Committee of the Whole.

 

It was noted, the time being 2:55pm Mayor Gosper declared an interest (identified as a pecuniary interest) in item 14 due to his daughter and son in law being members of the Gumble Hall Board of Management and left the chambers.

Clr Walker took the Chair.

 

 

ITEM - 14 REQUEST FOR DONATION - GUMBLE HALL

 

MOTION (Davison/Treavors)

 

THAT Council donate $3,000 towards the costs of rezoning the Gumble Hall to be funded from the Community Facilitation Fund.

 

17/06/19

Carried

 

It was noted that items 15 and 16 were called to be considered in Committee of the Whole.

 

It was noted Mayor Gosper also declared an interest (identified as a pecuniary interest) in item 17 due to being a current full member of the Molong Bowling Club a remained outside the chambers.

 

 

ITEM - 17 EVENTS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 2016/2017

 

Proceedings in Brief

Clr Nash queried the amount of money to be donated, as it seemed large amount compared to other donations given by Council.

Through the chair, the Acting Economic Development Manager advised Council that the Molong Bowling Club had applied for the amount through council’s Events Assistance Program and as it meet the criteria, more assistance is available than through donations assistance.

He also advised that council was recommending that other local events should apply through council’s Events Assistance Program to be able to receive larger donations as long as they meet the guideline.

He advised that the event would bring a number of people to the town and it was expected that 56 competitors would compete in the tournament.

 

MOTION (Davison/Nash)

 

THAT Council approve funding of $2,400 under the 2016/2017 Events Assistance Program (EAP) to Molong Bowling Club for the David Wicks Memorial Tournament in Molong.

 

17/06/20

Carried

 

It was noted the time being 3:01pm that Mayor Gosper returned to the chambers and resumed the chair.

 

 

ITEM - 18 CUDAL HALL RESTORATION

 

Proceedings in Brief

Through the chair, the Acting Director of Engineering and Technical Services advised that he had carried out an inspection of the damage of the Cudal Hall along with Clrs Treavors and Dean.  A quote on the cost to repair damage had been received from the contractors Public Works, which was deemed to be a fair estimation of costs. 

 

MOTION (Walker/Nash)

 

THAT $30,000 for the additional repair work on the Cudal Hall be approved and funded from Council’s Infrastructure Replacement Reserves fund to be added to the 2017/18 budget.

 

17/06/21

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 19 SELECTIVE TENDERERS FOR RESTART REGIONAL WATER SECURITY PIPELINE PROJECT

 

Proceedings in Brief

The Mayor noted that this was stage 3 of the pipeline project and that several enquiries from the public had been received.

 

MOTION (Wilcox/Walker)

THAT:

1.   Comdain Infrastructure Pty Ltd

2.   Diona Pty Ltd

3.   Ertech Pty Ltd

4.   Georgiou Group Pty Ltd

5.   Ledonne Constructions Pty Ltd

6.   Leed Engineering and Construction Pty Ltd

7.   Spiecapag Lucas Joint Venture

be selected as suitable tenderers for submission of proposals for the Molong to Cumnock and Yeoval Pipeline components of the Cabonne Council’s Water Security Pipeline Projects under the Restart NSW Funding arrangement.

 

17/06/22

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 20 REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FEES - 2017/126 - TEMPORARY EVENTS (MARKETS) UPON LAND KNOWN AS BYRNE PARK LOTS 7 8 & 9 SECTION 5 DP 758396 AND APEX PARK LOT 1 DP 314764 & LOT 15 DP 1044001

 

MOTION (Treavors/Nash)

 

THAT Council donate $285 from its s356 budget to Eugowra Promotion & Progress Association Inc., being the amount equivalent to DA application fees paid in association with Development Application 2017/126 for Temporary Events (Markets) upon land know as Byrne Park Lots 7 8 & 9 section 5 DP 758396 and Apex Park Lot 1 DP 314764 & Lot 15 DP1044001.

 

17/06/23

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 21 RE-IMBURSEMENT OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FEES FOR DA 2016/180 FOR A WINDMILL ON LOT 283 DP 1192242, 15 PYE STREET, EUGOWRA

 

MOTION (Walker/Wilcox)

 

THAT Council donate $423 from its s365 budget to Eugowra Promotion & Progress Association Inc. being the amount equivalent to the development application fee paid in association with DA 2016/180 for a Windmill on Lot 283 DP 1192242, 15 Pye Street Eugowra.

 

17/06/24

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 22 QUESTIONS FOR NEXT MEETING

 

Proceedings in Brief

The General Manager advised that a letter had been received from the Secretary of the Montana Skate Park committee in Manildra requesting that Council consider adding disabled outdoor exercise equipment to the park for the use of disabled and paraplegic members of the community.

Clr Wilcox advised that she had attended a meeting of the Borenore Progress Association in the absence of Clr Davison and asked Clr Davison for an update on issues raised at the meeting including a roadside sign at the Borenore Caves and safety concerns about The Escort Way.

Clr Davison advised that he had attended a meeting the previous night of the Borenore Progress Association and he had advised that the residents write to Council to express their concerns about the safety issues on The Escort Way, especially near Underwood Road, and their request to have the speed limit changed to 80km.  He advised Council could then approach the Roads and Maritime Services to conduct a safety survey.

Clr Davison also advised that there were plans to repair the sign located at the fire shed that had fallen down and relocate the notice board located at the former Borenore Store.

Clr Wilcox requested a report on the program of the allotted money for the 2017/18 budget.

The General Manager advised that a detailed report would go to the August Council meeting on the allocation of money from the budget.

Clr Davison advised that following a meeting he attended for Orange Region Tourism regarding the proposed new tourism group TDO Ltd, it was determined that Orange City Council had been selected to be the head body to apply for Ministerial approval on behalf of the three councils; Cabonne, Blayney and Orange.

The General Manager confirmed that Council was agreeable for Orange City Council to act as the lead council to gain Ministerial approval for Cabonne, Blayney and Orange councils.

 

MOTION (Wilcox/Davison)

 

THAT Council receive a report at the next Council meeting in relation to questions asked/matters raised where necessary.

 

17/06/25

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 23 BUSINESS PAPER ITEMS FOR NOTING

 

Proceedings in Brief

It was noted nil items were called for further consideration.

 

MOTION (Nash/Treavors)

 

THAT the Notation items be noted.

17/06/26

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 24 MATTERS OF URGENCY

 

Proceedings in Brief

It was noted that there were nil matters of urgency.

 

MOTION (Nash/Wilcox)

 

THAT it be noted there were nil matters of urgency.

 

17/06/27

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 25 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SECTION OF THE MEETING

 

Proceedings in Brief

It was noted that items 13, 15 and 16 had been called for debate.

 

MOTION (Walker/Nash)

 

THAT Council hereby resolve itself into Committee of the Whole to discuss matters called earlier in the meeting.

 

17/06/28

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 13 COUNCIL'S POLICY REGISTER - AMENDMENT OF "STREET STALL AND RAFFLE TICKET POLICY"

 

Proceedings in Brief

The Mayor noted that the Molong Advancement Group were prepared to repair the shelter at the Molong Street Stall, however were requesting that they then be given an extra day to hold stalls.

The General Manager advised that the policy needed to be brought back into line with current circumstances in the community, as the policy previously only allowed for 1 street stall per week.

Clr Nash queried why the policy was so restricted as it was her belief and the belief of residents of Manildra that street stalls were not allowed.

The General Manager responded that usually a designated area to hold stalls would allocated in each town and if a stall was requested outside that area a risk assessment would be needed, however that did not mean Manildra could not have street stalls.

The Acting Director of Finance and Corporate Service left the chambers at 3:28pm to find details of the allocated area in Manildra.  He returned at 3:29pm.

The General Manager updated the Council that there was no allocated area for street stalls in Manildra, however stalls could still be held at request after a risk assessment was carried out.

 

 

RECOMMENDATION (Wilcox/Nash)

 

THAT the “Street Stall and Raffle Ticket Policy” be amended:

 

a)   to permit the free use of the Molong Street Stall site by the Molong Advancement Group on four separate occasions during 2017/2018 in exchange for their offer to tidy the appearance of the shelter.

b)   to reflect the correct location used in Canowindra.

c)   to reflect the correct day used in Canowindra.

d)   to discontinue the requirement that the use of the Molong Street Stall on Saturday mornings be for raffle ticket sales only.

e)   to permit more than one street stall per week in Molong.

 

1.

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 15 REQUESTS FOR DONATIONS

 

Proceedings in Brief

The Mayor noted that the original request for the mural at the Canowindra Skate Park was $2,200 however, the Community Services Manager was to work with the residents to apply for a grant for funding.

Clr Nash requested if another donation could be added for money for repairing the footpath at the Manildra Preschool.

The Mayor responded that the donation were to come from the balance of funds remaining from the 2016/17 budget, however a report could go to the July Council meeting for a request for funding for the footpath at the preschool.

 

RECOMMENDATION (Wilcox/Davison)

 

THAT Council donate:

 

1.  $250 to the Molong RSL Snooker Club Fundraiser for the Nyki Roots Appeal,

2.  $500 to the painting of a mural at the Canowindra Skate Park, and

3.  The unspent balance of the 2016/17 s.356 budget to the Mullion Creek Progress Association to purchase playground equipment.

 

2.

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 16 FOLLOW UP TO YOUTH ADDRESS TO COUNCIL MEETING

 

Proceedings in Brief

Clr Treavors advised that he had spoken to the manager of the Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) in Orange about holding a disco for Cabonne youths and was advised that the disco would need to be run by the PCYC and on a volunteer basis.

He noted that previously held discos had brought in an element of trouble and for Council to hold a disco they would need funding for 6 security personnel to be present.

He suggested an alternative option was for schools to host their own events.

Clr Treavors noted that he would look in to the possibility of a bus to take Cabonne youths into Orange for the Orange PCYC disco.

 

RECOMMENDATION (Wilcox/Walker)

 

THAT Council write to the young people who addressed its May 2017 meeting to respond to the matters in this report.

 

3.

Carried

 

It was noted the time being 3:40pm the Chair announced that the Council would now be resolving into a Closed Committee of the Whole.

 

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

It should be noted that where an asterisk (*) appears to the left of an Item number and Heading it indicates confidential Proceedings In Brief have been recorded on a separate document.  The accuracy of these is endorsed at the subsequent Council meeting in its closed proceedings section.

 

 

ITEM - 1    CARRYING OF COUNCIL RESOLUTION INTO CLOSED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

 

RECOMMENDATION (Davison/Wilcox)

 

THAT the committee now hereby resolve into Closed Committee of the Whole for the purpose of discussing matters of a confidential nature relating to personnel or industrial matters, personal finances and matters which the publicity of which the Committee considers would be prejudicial to the Council or the individual concerned and that the press and the public be excluded from the meeting in accordance with the conditions of Council’s Confidentiality Policy AND FURTHER that as reports to the Closed Committee of the Whole are likely to be confidential and their release prejudicial to the public interest and the provisions of Council’s confidentiality policy, that copies of these reports not be made available to the press and public.

 

4.

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 2    ENDORSEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS OF CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS CONSIDERED AT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

 

Recommendation (Walker/Wilcox)

 

THAT the Committee endorse the accuracy of the Report of the Proceedings of Confidential Matters at the Closed Ordinary Council on 23 May 2017 and Extraordinary meeting on 13 June 2017 and notes the recommendations recorded in the Official Ordinary Minutes of that meeting are sufficient to state the general effect of the proceeding in Closed Committees.

 

5.

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 3    DEBT RECOVERY REPORT OF OUTSTANDING DEBTS

 

Recommendation (Wilcox/Nash)

 

THAT the ratepayers in the annexure attached be advised in writing that if payment of their account is not made, or a satisfactory arrangement for payment is not made, within seven days of this correspondence that Council intends to issue a Statement of Claim for the recovery of all monies owed to Council.

 

6.

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 4    GENERAL MANAGER'S APPOINTMENT

 

Recommendation (Davison/Walker)

 

THAT Council:

 

1.   Confirm its policies in relation to the provision of facilities as outlined in the report.

 

2.   Subject to not receiving direction from the Council as to the consideration of any particular matter by the Council itself and subject to the requirements of the Local Government Act 1993 and Regulations thereunder and any express policy of the Council or regulations or any public authority other than the Council and pursuant to the powers conferred on Council by s377 of the Local Government Act 1993, the General Manager, Stephen John Harding, be authorised to exercise or perform on behalf of the Council the powers, authorities, duties and functions as follows:

 

i.    The powers, functions and duties of Council other than those specified in s377(1) of the Local Government Act 1993, as being not permissible to delegate.

 

3.   Authorise the Common Seal of Council to be affixed to the Standard Contract of Employment.

 

7.

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 5    GENERAL MANAGER'S PERFORMANCE REVIEW

 

Recommendation (Wilcox/Davison)

 

THAT:

1.   Council’s current Performance Review Panel establish a Performance Agreement with the new General Manager.

2.   Proposals be sought from three recognised providers to act as facilitator for this process.

 

8.

Carried

 

*

ITEM - 6    POLICY ON LIMITS OF SERVICE AND COMMUNICATION

 

Recommendation (Wilcox/Davison)

 

THAT Council decline to remove the restrictions placed on the ratepayer as outlined in the report.

 

9.

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 7    MOLONG LIBRARY

 

Recommendation (Wilcox/Nash)

 

THAT Council:

 

1.   Write to State Library of NSW and request an extension of time for expenditure of grant funding;

2.   Resolve to defer the decision of the proposed library relocation to the new Council to be elected in September.

 

10.

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 8    CONTRACT 799296 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF EURIMBLA BRIDGE AND THE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING OLD BRIDGE STRUCTURES CUMNOCK

 

Recommendation (Walker/Wilcox)

THAT Council:

1.  Accept the tender of Murray Constructions for the design and  construction of Eurimbla Bridge on Eurimbla Road, Cumnock and the demolition of the existing bridge structure at the tendered price of $607,915 (GST Inclusive);

2.  Authorise the approval of any variations to the contract provided they are contained within the overall approved project budget; and

3.  Authorise the signing and attachment of the Council Seal to the contract deed of agreement between Cabonne Council and Murray Constructions.

 

11.

Carried

 

*

ITEM - 9    PLANT REPLACEMENT ONE BACKHOE

 

Recommendation (Davison/Walker)

 

THAT Council purchase from WesTrac Pty Ltd, one Caterpillar 432F2 Backhoe, for the purchase price for $167,000 excl GST.

 

12.

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 10 NETWASTE TENDER FOR THE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING OF SCRAP METAL

 

Recommendation (Wilcox/Walker)

 

THAT Council, in relation to the report NetWaste Tender F2442 – Tender for Collection and Recycling of Scrap Metal for Councils in the NetWaste Region:

 

1.   Award the contract to Sims Metal Management;

2.   Confirm its involvement in the Contract to the NetWaste Projects Coordinator and execute the Contract documents as appropriate.

3.   Authorise the affixing of the common seal to the contract document.

 

13.

Carried

 

It was noted the time being 3:59pm the Chair resumed the Ordinary meeting.

 

 

REPORT & RESOLUTIONS OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

Motion (Wilcox/Nash)

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the Report and Recommendations of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on Tuesday 27 June 2017 be adopted.

 

17/06/29

Carried

 

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 4:00pm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHAIRMAN.

 

 

Chairman of the Ordinary Meeting of Cabonne Council held on the 25 July 2017 at which meeting the listed minutes were confirmed and the signature hereon was subscribed.